The Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book
by Jay Calderin, Laura Volpintesta · Jay Calderin
A 600-page desk reference that follows the fashion design cycle through research, editing, design, construction, connection, and evolution. Readers gain practical specifications, terminology, and strategies for building a cohesive collection and presenting it to buyers and the industry.
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